Book 1 of the Polar Paired Series
Romance Enemies to Lovers
Date Published: December 19, 2023
Publisher: Avoca Press
Expect the unexpected when it comes to love under the Aurora skies.
In the frosty mayhem of the Alaskan film set for Everybody Loves Polar Bears, accident-prone Macy Applegate catapults herself into a hilarious array of mishaps better suited for a blooper reel. As Macy dreams of stardom, she reluctantly works with Nick Westwood, the grumpiest and most arrogant assistant director this side of the Arctic Circle—a man who irritates her more than a stuck zipper in a sub-zero wind chill.
Beneath Nick's stoic exterior lies a mysterious secret, and the only thing more challenging than Alaska's winter is these two trying to get along for longer than a commercial break. Macy is a walking disaster in matters of the heart, and Nick is fed up with shallow relationships. But fate has a penchant for mischief when Nick transforms from Macy’s nemesis to her off-screen hero, chipping away at the permafrost around her heart. Should she give this guy a chance or continue wishing on the magical aurora borealis for perfect love?
In this hilarious romantic comedy, where polar bears play supporting roles and love takes center stage, Macy and Nick navigate a situation as unpredictable as Macy's on-set blunders. If you swooned through The Proposal and chuckled at The Hating Game…and if you have a soft spot for polar bears…get ready for laughter in this heartwarming tale of unexpected love!
Enemies to lovers
Celebrity romance
Grumpy sunshine
Strong woman, alpha male
Forced proximity
Polar bear love
Snowbound Alaskan cabin
Northern lights
Polar plunges
Is There a Message in Your Novel That You Want Readers to Grasp?
Family doesn’t always have to be blood. Friends and co-workers can be your family when you live in an isolated location such as Alaska. And also, be comfortable in your own skin and be proud of your heritage.
Is there anything you find particularly challenging in your writing?
I like to write more slow burn than insta-love in my romances. I often must fight the instinct to get my couples together sooner than I should, because it’s so much fun writing the togetherness scenes.
How many books have you written and which is your favorite?
I’ve written 10 books, and 8 are published. My favorite is my first debut novel, Alaska Spark, written from my experiences as a former wildland firefighter in Montana and Alaska. This book will always be dear to my heart because it has most of me in it.
If You had the chance to cast your main character from Hollywood today, who would you pick and why?
My main character for Everybody Loves Polar Bears would be Chris Pine or Ryan Gosling. My heroine would be Jessica Chastain or Leslie Mann.
When did you begin writing?
I did technical writing for years with the federal government, then when my day job ended, I began writing full time non-fiction as a freelance for magazines and newspapers. I began writing serious fiction in 2018.
How long did it take to complete your first book?
The first book took about two years, because I didn’t know what I was doing and had to learn everything from the ground up.
Did you have an author who inspired you to become a writer?
Yes! Kristin Hannah, Diana Gabaldon, Kat Martin, and Anthony Doerr.
What is your favorite part of the writing process?
After I’ve roughed out my outline, I brainstorm my scenes and then draft. Creating the first draft is the most fun because as I write, other things pop into my head that would be other fun scenes. It’s a domino effect for me, so I start with structure, then I free write, and sometimes my story outline changes.
Describe your latest book in 4 words.
Fun, lighthearted, energetic, comical
Can you share a little bit about your current work or what is in the future for your writing?
I’m working on the next books in the Polar Paired Series, which includes Everybody Loves Polar Bears. And also writing the next wildland fire book in my Blazing Hearts Wildfire Series. My romances are all medium to medium-high steam. I’m also dabbling in some historical fiction under a different pen name.
About the Author
LoLo Paige is an award-winning author in both romantic comedy and romantic suspense. She’s been honored with several awards, including an RWA chapter award for her romantic comedy, Hello Spain, Goodbye Heart. Irish Thunder and Everybody Loves Polar Bears are her recent rom-coms published in 2024. Her romantic suspense books have topped Amazon bestseller lists in the U.S., Canada, and Australia, and Publishers Weekly has featured her books in their Booklife section. Her second book, Alaska Inferno, was a finalist for best indie romance in the 2022 Kindle Book Review Awards.
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